Hawks' Dwight Howard: Will rest Saturday

Howard will take Saturday's game against the Grizzlies off in order to rest, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Analysis:

Howard has played 24 consecutive games, and the Rockets are playing in the second night of a back-to-back. Thus, it is unsurprising that the veteran big man may be feeling a little worn down. The newly acquired Ersan Ilyasova figures to be the likely option to slide replace Howard in the starting frontcourt, and Mike Muscala should see a bump in minutes as well. Expect Howard to return Monday against the Spurs.